**Executive Summary**
India achieved a record-breaking annual wind energy addition of 6.05 GW in FY 2025–26, marking a 46% increase over the previous year and bringing cumulative capacity to over 56 GW. This milestone supports the national target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel-based energy by 2030. Key incentives, such as the graded waiver of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges, are set to remain in effect until June 2028.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Record-Breaking Performance**
* Annual capacity addition of 6.05 GW in FY 2025–26 surpassed the previous landmark of 5.5 GW set in FY 2016–17.
* The sector experienced a 46% growth jump compared to FY 2024–25.
* India’s total cumulative installed wind power capacity has now exceeded 56 GW.
**Regional and Strategic Drivers**
* Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra were the primary state contributors to the capacity increase.
* Growth was underpinned by a maturing project pipeline, specifically regarding wind-solar hybrid projects.
* Key enablers included improved policy clarity, transmission readiness, and the roll-out of green energy open access.
**Government Initiatives and Incentives**
* Implementation of Concessional Custom Duty on raw materials and components for wind turbine manufacturing.
* Establishment of a graded waiver for Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges, valid until June 2028.
* Introduction of separate Wind Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) frameworks.
* Provision of technical support via the National Institute of Wind Energy and the use of competitive bidding mechanisms.
**Impact Analysis**
**Wind Power Developers and Manufacturers**
**Impact**
They benefit from reduced costs through concessional custom duties and transmission charge waivers, alongside technical support for turbine manufacturing.
**Action Required**
Leverage the current project pipeline and technical support from the National Institute of Wind Energy to meet capacity targets before the June 2028 ISTS waiver deadline.
**State Governments (Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra)**
**Impact**
These states serve as the primary hubs for onshore wind deployment and the implementation of green energy open access.
**Action Required**
Continue to facilitate project execution and support the integration of wind-solar hybrid projects to maintain momentum.
**National Regulatory and Energy Agencies**
**Impact**
Responsible for overseeing the RCO frameworks and ensuring the sector contributes to the 500 GW non-fossil fuel goal by 2030.
**Action Required**
Monitor the competitive bidding process and manage the progressive roll-out of green energy open access policies.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy: The nodal ministry responsible for the policy support, strategy, and overall growth of India's wind energy sector.
Wind Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO): A regulatory framework designed to promote the consumption of wind energy through mandatory usage targets.
National Institute of Wind Energy: The technical institution providing engineering and scientific support for the development of wind energy projects.
Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra: The primary states identified as the leading contributors to India's annual wind capacity additions.
Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS): The national grid infrastructure for which the government has provided graded waivers of charges to incentivize renewable energy projects.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
India achieves highest-ever annual wind energy
addition of 6.05 GW in 2025–26
India's cumulative installed wind power capacity crosses 56
GW
Wind sector records 46% jump over 2024–25
Posted On: 06 APR 2026 5:28PM by PIB Delhi
India achieved its highest-ever annual wind capacity addition of 6.05 GW during FY 2025-26 crossing the
landmark of 5.5 GW capacity addition in FY 2016-17.
This also represents an increase of nearly 46% over the capacity in FY 2024–25 marking a decisive
acceleration in India's onshore wind deployment trajectory.
With this addition, India's cumulative installed wind power capacity has crossed 56 GW. This milestone
reflects renewed momentum in the sector driven by improved policy clarity, transmission readiness,
competitive tariff discovery, and a strong project pipeline.
This milestone achievement is the result of sustained policy support, improved project execution, and
greater pipeline maturity across key wind states. States such as Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra have
been the primary contributors to capacity addition during the year, underpinned by a growing pipeline of
wind-solar hybrid projects and the progressive roll-out of green energy open access.
India’s wind energy sector has grown steadily making India one of the leading wind energy markets
globally. Government has taken several initiatives to promote the sector including Concessional Custom
Duty on certain components and raw materials used in manufacturing of wind turbines, graded Waiver of
Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges till June, 2028, competitive bidding mechanisms, separate
Wind Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) frameworks, technical support from National Institute
of Wind Energy.
The record addition significantly strengthens India’s renewable energy portfolio and contributes towards
achieving the national target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030.
India’s wind energy program was initiated in the early 1990s as part of the Government’s broader
renewable energy strategy. Over the past three decades, India has developed a strong wind energy
ecosystem and a robust policy framework to promote grid-connected wind power projects.
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